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Fort Hays State University

FHSU

Hays, Kansas 67601-4099

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Business-focusedCollege town

Known for business — excellent value

Fort Hays State University is a public institution in Hays with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1118, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9.8K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,928 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,493.

Established
1902
Motto
"Forward thinking. World ready."
Mascot
Victor E. Tiger
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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92%Acceptance
1118SAT Avg
9,792Students
14:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$48,928Earnings 10yr
$13,493Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fort Hays State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1118

Reading & Writing
490600
Math
480600

ACT Score Range

Composite
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1118

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,633
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,811
Room & Board$8,772
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$19,114
Average Net Price$13,493
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,964
$30–48K$10,228
$48–75K$12,389
$75–110K$16,573
$110K+$16,847

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,493

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

65

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (78)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,792
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 3%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.9%
Freshman Retention76.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,428
8 Years$46,876
10 Years$48,928

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,500
Men
$51,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from KS state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
256 mi(444 min)
Denverpop. 710K
308 mi(534 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
445 mi(771 min)

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